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Lombok Island

Best time: June to September

Flights from Adelaide to Lombok

Published 4 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·

Flights from Adelaide to Lombok take you to an island suited to beaches, village walks, local food and mountain scenery. The clearest seasonal choice is August, which combines the driest weather with strong sunshine. Build your route around one or two bases to keep transfers and daily plans manageable.

In Lombok Island, the best time for a trip is June to September, with daytime highs up to 31 °C.

7 days in Lombok Island in July, Culture, from Perth on your own

Plan a trip
iPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Best time to go
June to September
Daytime high in October
32 °C
Flight from Perth
about 3 h 33
Lombok Island
Lombok Island
iPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lombok IslandiPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lombok IslandiPhoto: Putrinabilagh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lombok Island at a glance

What’s the vibe?
August offers the strongest balance of dry conditions and sunshine for a Lombok itinerary. Day temperatures reach 29 °C, nights stay at 23 °C, and rainfall occurs across 3 rain days.
Best time to go
The warmest month is October with 32 °C, the coolest July with 28 °C. August is the driest with 3 rain days and January the wettest with 28.
How to get there?
From Perth, you can be in Lombok Island in about 3 h 33.
What else to know?
Create a checklist from the destination, month and climate, then add anything specific to your activities. Useful items can include reef-safe sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, rain protection, swimming clothes and suitable travel documents.

Start with the right Lombok season

August offers the strongest balance of dry conditions and sunshine for a Lombok itinerary. Day temperatures reach 29 °C, nights stay at 23 °C, and rainfall occurs across 3 rain days. September is another inviting choice, with 31 °C daytime temperatures, 9 sunshine hours and 5 rain days.

Lombok Island
Lombok Island
iPhoto: Ulli 2mecs · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

October brings the highest daytime temperature at 32 °C, making it well suited to early starts, beaches and days near the water. November has warmer nights at 26 °C, while rainfall starts to increase. Travellers with flexible dates can compare the seasonal outlook before opening live flight options on the page.

The southern wet season runs through January, February and March, with frequent rain days. These months still offer warm temperatures, and tropical rain can be part of the island experience, though daily sightseeing benefits from flexibility. April works as a transition month with 7 sunshine hours and a gradual reduction in rainfall.

Understand the Adelaide connection

Adelaide and Lombok sit on opposite sides of the region, so the distance is substantial. Treat the journey as an international connection and build enough time around the flight schedule if you have a long weekend or restricted annual leave.

in Lombok IslandiPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The page shows live partner flight options and connections for the dates you choose. Compare each itinerary carefully, including the departure point, arrival airport, connection pattern and onward travel needed to reach your Lombok accommodation. Live flight details can change, so confirm the final itinerary directly with the provider.

A sensible booking pattern starts with the return flight, followed by the most practical arrival connection. This approach makes it easier to judge whether the trip suits your leave days and transport plans. Keep your Adelaide departure, Lombok arrival and first transfer connected in the same planning view rather than treating them as separate bookings.

LombokBayan
LombokBayan
iPhoto: Torbenbrinker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Choose a base that matches your holiday

A week on Lombok benefits from a single base when you want a relaxed pace. Choose a southern coastal area for beaches, restaurants and access to places such as Kuta Mandalika or Senggigi. The same base also works well for couples who prefer to explore slowly and return to the same accommodation each evening.

LabuhanLombokHarbour
LabuhanLombokHarbour
iPhoto: Torbenbrinker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Travellers interested in Mount Rinjani can build part of the trip around a different area, then return to the coast for the final portion. Moving bases broadens the experience, yet it adds another transfer to the day. HolidayWow can draw the change of base on the map and place it in the order that suits your group.

Use a relaxed pace for one or two stops per day, a balanced pace for two or three, or a packed pace for three to five. For families and mixed-interest groups, balanced is often the most comfortable starting point. You can move a stop to another day or make a lighter day whenever the plan needs to change.

Lombok Island from Adelaide

From Adelaide, Lombok Island is {{dist.home:ADL}} away as the crow flies. Sydney lies {{dist.home:SYD}} away. Melbourne lies {{dist.home:MEL}} away. Adelaide travellers get the best of Lombok Island in January, February, March and April.

Kuta Lombok Mawun Beach
Kuta Lombok Mawun Beach
iPhoto: User: (WT-shared) Whatsinaname at wts wikivoyage · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

From Brisbane it is {{dist.home:BNE}}. From Perth it is {{dist.home:PER}}. The plan adds the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares from our partners, and the transfer to your first stay.

iPhoto: Felix Dance · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Your trip in Lombok Island

  • 28 °C by day in July
  • from Perth about 3 h 33
  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Lombok Island

    Flight from Perth in 3 h 33. Settle in, first evening by the harbour or in the centre.

  2. Day 2

    Rinjani

    Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.

  3. Day 3

    Tpq Ar-royhan Aik-Ampat Bawak Gunung

    Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.

  4. Day 4

    Gili Trawangan

    Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.

  5. Day 5

    Nationalpark Gunung Rinjani

    Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.

  6. Day 6

    Gili Air

    Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.

  7. Day 7

    Last morning and flight home

    One last walk, then back to Perth.

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Weather and climate in Lombok Island

The warmest month is October, with 32 °C by day and 25 °C at night. The sunniest month is September, with 9 hours of sun a day.

Climate by month
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSeptOctNovDec
Day °C292929292929282931323129
Night °C252525252524232324252626
Sun h/day666788899986
Rain days28262620139535102128
Climate: NASA POWER 2006 to 2025, sea: NOAA OISST 1991 to 2020. Day and night are average highs and lows, sun in hours per day.

Weather in Lombok Island month by month

When to go to Lombok Island

The warmest month is October with 32 °C, the coolest July with 28 °C. August is the driest with 3 rain days and January the wettest with 28. August brings the most sun, around 9 hours daily.

in Lombok IslandiPhoto: Midori · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and December.

  • January: 29 °C, 28 rain days, 6 h of sun
  • February: 29 °C, 26 rain days, 6 h of sun
  • March: 29 °C, 26 rain days, 6 h of sun
  • April: 29 °C, 20 rain days, 7 h of sun
  • May: 29 °C, 13 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • June: 29 °C, 9 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • July: 28 °C, 5 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • August: 29 °C, 3 rain days, 9 h of sun
  • September: 31 °C, 5 rain days, 9 h of sun
  • October: 32 °C, 10 rain days, 9 h of sun
  • November: 31 °C, 21 rain days, 8 h of sun
  • December: 29 °C, 28 rain days, 6 h of sun

Busy and quiet months in Lombok Island

Monthly search volumes put the peak for Lombok Island in May and the low point in December.

in Lombok IslandiPhoto: Anton Leddin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A day in Lombok Island in January

Use the cool morning hours for the big walk of the day. At 29 °C the middle of the day belongs to shade, a long lunch or a siesta. By night it is 25 °C: a terrace dinner works.

in Lombok IslandiPhoto: anoldent · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What to pack for Lombok Island

For October, plan for heat: 32 °C in the day, 25 °C after dark, 10 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.

in Lombok IslandiPhoto: President of Indonesia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
  • Light, breathable clothes for the day
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A packable rain jacket or umbrella
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A travel adapter for your chargers

Getting there

The quickest way is from Perth: you're in Lombok Island in about 3 h 33. The nearest airport is Lombok International Airport (LOP), 15 km away.

  • LOPLombok International Airport15 km to the destination
Flight times from Australian airports
FromFlight timeToDirect flight
Perth PERabout 3 h 33LOP
Adelaide ADLabout 4 h 49LOP
Melbourne MELabout 5 h 31LOP
Brisbane BNEabout 5 h 36LOP
Canberra CBRabout 5 h 41LOP
Gold Coast OOLabout 5 h 41LOP
Sydney SYDabout 5 h 46LOP

Flight times estimated from the distance, direct routes from OpenTravelData.

Travel advice for Indonesia

The current advice on safety, health and entry is published in full by Smartraveller. Check it before you book and again shortly before you leave.

Live prices for Lombok Island

The cards below pull today's partner prices for Lombok Island in your currency, so the number you see is the one you pay.

Pura Meru
Pura Meru
iPhoto: David Stanley · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Shape a balanced week on the island

Begin with a light arrival day, then use the next day for a beach and village experience near your southern base. A third day can combine a local market, a regional meal and a scenic walk. Keeping the first days direct gives you time to learn the local transport options and settle into the island rhythm.

Senaru Waterfall
Senaru Waterfall
iPhoto: JVan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Middle days suit the main excursion for the holiday. That could be time around Senggigi, a visit toward Kuta Mandalika, or a Rinjani-focused trip if your interests point inland. Add another activity when the weather and your group’s energy support a fuller schedule. A free evening can be valuable after a day spent travelling.

Finish with a local food experience and an easy final morning before departure. HolidayWow turns each day into a route with pinned stops, and the plan checker reorders the day when you change it. You can also use the trip film to view the journey as a whole, including your flight arc, bases and daily route.

Plan the practical details with care

Create a checklist from the destination, month and climate, then add anything specific to your activities. Useful items can include reef-safe sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, rain protection, swimming clothes and suitable travel documents. Seasonal changes in rainfall can alter your packing list, especially around the wetter months.

HolidayWow can keep passports, tickets and confirmations in a document vault alongside the relevant trip. Live prices for stays, tours and transport appear through partner options in Australian dollars, with a live price check where appropriate. This keeps the itinerary and booking choices together while allowing current details to remain live.

Share one link with family or friends and set whether they can view, edit, vote or comment. The budget supports a home currency view, price watching and cost splitting for the group. For the timing, the Long Weekend planner can combine Australian public holidays with leave days, while school holidays and Easter can inform family travel dates.

Lombok Island: frequently asked questions

When is Lombok a good destination from Adelaide?

August offers the clearest seasonal fit, with 29 °C daytime temperatures, 23 °C nights, 9 sunshine hours and 3 rain days. September and October are also practical choices for beach holidays, with longer daylight and warm conditions. Choose the month first, then check live Adelaide flight connections for your available dates.

How far is Lombok from Adelaide?

As this is an international journey, check the connection pattern and onward transfer carefully before booking. The HolidayWow page shows live partner flight options, while the map plan can place the airport, flight arc and first accommodation within the same trip.

Should I stay in one part of Lombok?

A single southern coastal base suits a relaxed week, especially when beaches, dining and nearby walks lead your plans. A second base can add access to Mount Rinjani or another part of the island, but it also introduces another transfer. Build the change into the map before confirming accommodation and transport.

Can I adjust a Lombok itinerary after planning?

Yes. HolidayWow lets you drag a stop to another day, swap a place, lighten the pace or set a different pace for each day. The plan checker reorders the route after an edit. Your travelling companions can also view, comment and vote through a shared plan.

Can I book flights and other trip details in the plan?

The plan brings live partner options for flights, stays, tours and transport into the trip, shown in Australian dollars. Follow the relevant partner link to confirm a booking. A packing list, travel checklist, budget, price watch and document vault help organise the parts of your Adelaide to Lombok journey.

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